Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson! Today: Rebel Ground Crew from the new Battle Pack. Is it worth picking one up, is it truly as awesome as you might have heard? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

For years fans have said they wish they could subscribe to their favorite toy line. Mattel is sort of doing this with their Club Eternia 2010 program, in which for $260 you'll get 12 figures plus a bonus exclusive Wun-Dar, which is essentially the Wonder Bread He-Man from the 1980s. It's not a bad deal, and shipping is extra, but take note: there will be numerous bonus figures and toys not included in the program, so you will not get a complete set of everything if you sign up for this and call it a day.

A nifty animated video and a "defaced" website were created for the Cobra Con campaign, which you really ought to see. The soundalike is actually quite good. Well worth checking out if you like seeing extremely creative people at work.

If you don't mind having a Japanese console, Nintendo released the Wii in black, finally. NCS has them for sale, as well as matching controllers and gadgets. Don't worry, it'll still get fingerprints all over it.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Spacetrooper, an obscure design which finally came out decades later and is now a hot seller. But does it deserve to be one of Hasbro's best-selling figures? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

There are two WiiWare games this week, the most out of character is easily Sexy Poker, which doesn't seem so much like a legit release in the USA. But it has ladies, poker, and anime-ish art, and it's 500 points/$5 from GameLoft.

Also new: Overturn, a robot fighting game for 800 points, plus it has multiplayer.

Virtual Console fans, you got the arcade version of Tecmo Bowl for $6/600 points.

If you go to YouTube you can totally see a trailer for a new R-Type game. Before you get too excited though, it's a strategy game, not a shooter. R-Type Tactics II is due this October. But if you want something now...

The completely fantastic and normally $15 R-Type Dimensions is on sale for 800 points ($10) this week. We loved the game, and suggest you grab the demo if you're waffling over it. It's really a treasure, despite being developed by a company without that name.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Stass Allie figure from 2008. Finally, a figure which has been improved to the point that we don't need another one. Third time's the charm! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

Also added, a look at last night's I Love Movies Podcast recording. It's free, and this week had Adam Carolla and Patton Oswalt, which means anyone that saw this show had an infinitely better evening than you did.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the R3-A2 figure, formerly a Toys "R" Us exclusive. It's orange, and that's awesome! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

For about US $30, TakaraTomy is releasing a Black Soundwave/Soundblaster figure. How do you get it? Click through and hope you know Japanese, or watch your favorite toy importer. Particularly if it's eBay. (Just expect to pay more than $30.)

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Ahsoka Tano figure from late last summer, which has since gone off the market and actually commands real money these days. How does Hasbro's reportedly best-selling female Star Wars figure fare? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

With some really slick packaging, these Nike Basketball G.I. Joe shoes at Sneaker Maniac are really something. The box looks like a toy's box, and it sports old-timey character art. There are Cobra logos on various parts of the shoe, meaning that the sneakers you'd have totally bought as a kid are now available! At prices you can't afford. OH WELL.

After being on nearly everything else, SquareEnix finally decided to release Crystal Defenders, that sort of a tower defensey thing with the classes from the Tactics games. It's $9.99. Also new is the second Watchmen game episode and the PSone game Spec Ops: Covert Assault. It's about $10.

Also, classes for the MMO sequel Final Fantasy XIV were revealed on The-MagicBox.com. And we still don't care.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson! Today: Clone Emperor Palpatine from the comic pack. Is it worth adding some blue liver spots to your collection? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

A new HMM Iron Kong Gallery has been posted, mostly to show you just how crappy your vintage one truly is. The new version has teeth, tons of articulation, and the ability to make obscene gestures with his hands. Japanese retail is expected to be over US$100 but discounts are available if you pre-order and are able to read Japanese.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Qui-Gon Jinn from the Eopie, considered to be one of the hardest to get items from the Episode I line by virtue of the fact it was not sold in North America. So should you get it, or wait for the potentially superior mail-in? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

Special Bonus Feature: Hasbro Answered Some Star Wars Questions

As you may or may not know, Hasbro does a number of Q&A sessions with its brands, and we participated in the Star Wars one. Hasbro's answers will be italicized for your increased comprehension difficulty. (Again: we asked, Hasbro answered, in case there was confusion.)

1. We do so enjoy seeing our figures whenever possible, and often buy multiple extra pilots just to outfit the ships. Now it seems there's no longer a need to do so. Over the years Kenner and Hasbro have generally made vehicles with clear or light grey, but still clear, plastic windows. Since the release of the Darth Vader Sith Starfighter, we've seen a few with virtually opaque canopies, thus negating the need to buy pilot figures. (Other candidates include the 2008 Clone Wars Republic Gunship and the fairly dark recently released Anakin Delta 2 Jedi Starfighter and Magnaguard Droid Fighter.) Is there an aesthetic decision in making the vehicles impossible to see inside, is this an oversight?

A1. The tech of craft in the Star Wars universe does not have to conform to
conventional viewpoints, like the viewpoint that all canopies must be
clear. The real world is no different - who hasn't seen cars with opaque
windows using polarized filters? Yet these are perfectly functional
vehicles. For each of the craft you mention, it was just an aesthetic
decision on the part of the designer. It makes it harder to appreciate
what we may put inside, but could also lead to different choices for
display - is the fleet in space, or in a hangar where I can put the pilot
in front? Either way is valid, although there is something heroic and
chaotic about the pre-battle chaos of the hangar that evokes both the
team-oriented yet deeply personal nature of the Star Wars conflict.
That's one reason why we have been going after more pilots - both Imperial
and Rebels - recenty, because these largely unsung film-based and EU
pilots need to have their day in the sun. We can't wait to see the
different ways folks will use set pieces like the vehicle from Scramble on
Yavin, or even simply the ladder that comes with the Comic-Con Luke
Skywalker exclusive.

2. If we recall correctly, there was some mention for the Battle Pack box form being changed in the very near future, thus making it so this next wave of Battle Packs will be very here today, gone tomorrow. Assuming this is true, will any of the final 4 Battle Packs from that wave find homes in the new assortment, or perhaps put into other assortments like the new figure with vehicle assortment 91349? (Naturally, we're awkwardly getting at the big Republic Gunship pod, of which we all want several.)

A2. The same package size will be used for the new red/white battle pack
versions, and it will go back to the older, narrow, figure-based footprint
for Fall 2010. The Gunship pod is not targeted for re-release in the new
red/white line look, but we'll keep an eye on the sell-through to see how
it tracks and guage whether there is a chance/need for re-release. We
think based on the first release that there should be plenty to go around,
but the extent to which folks will be buying deeper multiples of this is
the wild card that could drive it to be scarcer. UPDATE From Hasbro - August 12, 2009: It was decided to re-release the Geonosis Assault (Gunship pod) set, so it *will* be coming out in the red/white line look this Fall.

3. We just got the yellow Anakin's Delta 2 Jedi Starfighter, and it's great-- R2-D2 is sitting in the droid socket, and everyone's favorite future psycho is in the pilot's seat. We've had Obi-Wan's for months, and love it-- but there's no astromech droid specifically for Obi-Wan Kenobi just yet. Is one planned? We're all ears when it comes to new cartoon astromech droids.

A3. Great question. With as many cool things as there are to keep track of
in Clone Wars, we sort of lost sight of our little mechanical astromech
companions in the line planning (other than R2 and goldie, of course). We
are indeed looking at getting out more of the cool cartoon astro droids,
but we don't have any details yet on who/what/when will be added. We're
hoping that we can get some more out - and Obi-Wan's R4 tops the priority
list - by late next year.

There are two WiiWare games this week, the first is NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, which formerly had the word "Icarus" in the title. It's $10/1,000 points.

Also new: Rock 'N Roll Climber, a climbing game for 800 points. It uses the remote, nunchuck, and balance board-- so the play control sounds more involved than the bulk of games out there.

Virtual Console fans, you get a questionable classic-- arguably the best home conversion of the original Star Wars film as a game can be yours! The Super NES game Super Star Wars is $8/800 points, and should provide you with up to a week of fun. Don't forget all the cheat codes! And remember, this was considered state-of-the-art graphics and sound when it came out. Don't laugh!

Got a DSi? There's Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, for $8/800 points. Nintendo says: "Enjoy another round of training your brain in minutes a day with this artistically focused Brain Age title!" We don't have an opinion.

This week, Gold members can save 50% on something they won't buy, and therefore will save 100%. If downloading a FIFA 09 Ultimate Team pack is your bag, there are 7 options. And if it tickles your fancy, we're truly sorry to hear that.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Obi-Wan Kenobi figure, an exclusive from Wal-Mart a few years ago. How does this variant work after so many years? We bet you'd love to find out! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

Comedy Is Dead has updated with a look at Comedy Death Ray This Week: The Big Surprise Edition, which two and a half hours worth of fun for $5. Louis C.K. performed, which was awesome. There were other famous faces too, trying new material in front of a receptive audience. There were other comics performing as well, to varying degrees of success.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Luminara Unduli figure, specifically the 2005 release. It's easy being green! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

Do you like racing? The $15/1,200 point motorcycle game is here. Base don the price, we expect Trials HD to be decent but truth be told we haven't tried it yet. 50 tracks, level editor, and unlockables were you so inclined.

In addition to the Spider set and Crimson figures, numerous other goodies will be sold at the G.I. Joe Convention. These items include 25th Anniversary-style Starduster and Manleh, a 3-pack of Shimik, Redmack, and Topson, plus a SAF Copter (FANG Repaint) with pilot Blades. A Crimson Command Copter based on the RHINO mold apparently comes with the Crimson Strike Team, we think, but we may be wrong-- it's vague, and in vogue.

It's Vivi! Zidane, Sephiroth, and more appear in Final Fantasy Trading Arts Mini 4, a new set of miniature toys from Square Enix due later this year. We got the news from NCS, who sells them, and sadly does not pay us to tell you these things.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the 2008 Hoth Chewbacca figure from last summer, which was part of a really good gift set. How does he rank against his three snowy Wookiee siblings? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

A few sources are reporting that Snake Fries-- the hybrid Mr. Potato Head/Snake Eyes toy-- has been cancelled. Given the less than stellar performance of the past several movie tie-in potatoes, we can't say we're surprised. It may show up someday, maybe, who knows.

The big game this week is Marvel vs. Capcom 2, which was released on the Xbox 360 last month. It's $14.99, or for some reason, there's a retail box copy which includes a came download code, a collector's box, and a 3 month subscription to Marvel's online digital comics service. It's the clear winner. Had they made it for the Xbox, we'd have bought it.

Your PSOne rereleases: Ten Pin Alley, Dead In The Water, and the original Tomb Raider.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson! Today: R5-A2, a build-a-droid from earlier this year. Is it worth buying 4 figures to put one together for yourself since you can't buy one individually? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

LEGO has two new sets based on the work of the great Frank Lloyd Wright up for grabs. The Guggenheim (pictured) has 208 pieces and will set you back $39.99. For those wanting something more meaty, Fallingwater has 811 pieces and costs $99.99.

With the movies being the main focus for the toy line in the next year, Hasbro showed off a number of products going as far as Fall... 2010. Most interesting of all, though, was just how nifty the club offerings were.

Panel: Things you have never seen or heard (TheTerrorDrome.com) was packed with vintage tidbits like a train that went unproduced and the original, much larger size for the U.S.S. Flagg. Great stuff.

Panel: Club/Convention Panel (CobraIsland.com) is incredible. Upcoming club figures include 25th-style Dr. Venom and numerous "Adventure Team" style Joes with vehicles that are so retro-hip you will crap yourself. Club Hydro Vipers based on the original molds may also be coming. Also: news comes in from a friend of ours that most 1980s-era tooling is rusted to the point where it's no longer usable, we may be at an end of the original o-ring Joe era.

Joe Con 2010: Providence, RI. In other words, Hasbro's back yard.

Goofy: Shadow Tracker (GeneralsJoes.com), new Native American jungle expert, melt down his head to get DNA from which to clone dinosaurs

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Commander Fox from Target last year, a mix of two existing figures and some paint. Is it worth the premium price? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Anakin Skywalker figure, specifically the comic pack version from last year. Why buy one in "Dark Horse" colors? What's different? Well, we'll tell you. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

Weezer confirmed their new album, Raditude, is coming October 27. Clearly, this is to capitalize on the hugely popular film Raditooie. The first singe "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" is available now. (Spoiler alert: it's not another Pinkerton.)

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the C-3PO figure that has been sold on and off since its 1998 debut. At first, it came with a coin-- which was actually a big deal when Kenner was running the show, if you can believe it. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

A new $15/1,200 point Metroid clone is here, minus the awesome character designs. Buzz has it that Shadow Complex is an above-par, 2.5D adventure that cribs many of Super Metroid's finer points, but little of its personality. Give the demo a whirl if you've got an Xbox 360.

Buzz had it that for years, the documentary URGH! A Music War was kept off home video of any kind, and was heavily edited on cable, due to some music rights issues. The nearly 30-year-old film is essentially a big concert movie, with numerous late '70s and early '80s acts like Devo, The Police, Wall of Voodoo, Oingo Boingo, Dead Kennedys, Echo & the Bunnymen, Klaus Nomi, Skafish, X, and a bunch of others you either totally freaking love or have never heard of. The 2-hour movie is on Warner's "Archive Collection" service, which means they make it on-demand. We assume the quality is OK, it's $19.99. We've had the soundtrack in our possession for years and it's excellent.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the R2-D2 from a recent Battle Pack. Would you believe it's actually Hasbro's worst? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

The oddest news this week is that Andy Dick is now a playable character (via DLC) in PAIN! No, we don't know why. But it's $1.99. If this works out, may we suggest Doug Benson DLC in Street Fighter IV or perhaps Dana Gould in Soulcalibur IV?

The new full game this week is Smash Cars for $14.99. We're not sure what it is from the title. Presumably, Sudoku.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson! Today: Deluxe Boba Fett, a figure off of Kenner's drawing boards in the late 1990s. Is it worth buying Boba's biggest rocket-firing backpack ever? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

If you have an Urban Outfitters store nearby, and odds are you do, check out their clearance area. Tucked away are a bunch of formerly $20, now $4.99 Mighty Muggs. The store carried blanks, Marvels, Joes, and Star Wars, so get while the getting is good.

Toys "R" Us stores have G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra figures on sale this week, two for $10.99. Previously, they were on sale for two for $9.99, so yeah, shop accordingly.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Obi-Wan Kenobi from a battle pack a few years ago-- it's reconfigured from existing pieces in accessories. Is it worth a look? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

There are two WiiWare games this week. Mr. Driller W. is $8/800 points, assuming you don't own it on several other platforms.

Virtual Console fans, it's the Super NES Super Empire Strikes Back for $8/800 Wii points. It's really tough, but you can ride a Tauntaun and fight swamp monsters. If you can slog through the many Hoth stages, that is.

Retail gamers, the Metroid Prime Trilogy is out today for a really cheap $50.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Over at Matty Collector, the Masters of the Universe page updated with details on release dates and specific changes on the upcoming reissues of the He-Man and Skeletor figures. Improved paint and articulation await you, if you waited. If you bought these last year, well, we suppose you can be disappointed.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the R2-C4 figure, a late addition to the 2006 Astromech packs. He's the first-- and only-- action figure of the character, likely the only licensed figural product of the figure in the Western hemisphere. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson! Today: Quinlan Vos, the real #1 winner from the 2006 Fan's Choice poll which, apparently, you are not very interested in. Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

Finally, if you missed the memo, the $299.99 PS3 Slim is now in stores for your purchasing pleasure. The older model is also receiving a price drop at some stores, so if you were holding off for such an event, there you go.

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